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Why Bitcoin Faces an Uphill Battle in the Remittance Market

Many in the bitcoin industry take its potential in the remittance services space for granted, but problems lie ahead.

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Make Your Own Cash, 1930s Style; the CoinSummit Boosters; and Hot Pockets

John Law remembers a 1930s currency revolution, survives exuberant optimism, and (almost) finds something good about mobile malware mining.

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The Death of Windows XP Won't Kill the ATM Industry, or Help Bitcoin

Windows XP will soon cease to be supported. How will this affect the ATM industry and the bitcoin industry?

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The Benefits of Bitcoin in International Travel

Coinbase's Nick Tomaino explains why bitcoin is the international traveller's best friend.

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Bitcoin is Key to Empowering Small Businesses

Bitcoin has the potential to unleash small businesses and fuel their growth, but it must be trustworthy.

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Dogecoin's Jackson Palmer on Fast Transactions, Many Tips and Much Inflation

Jackson Palmer tells CoinDesk why he founded dogecoin and why it is more appealing than bitcoin.

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'Stripe' Lead Engineer: Bitcoin is a Long-Term Investment

Stripe lead engineer Christian Anderson provides an inside look at the online payments company's bitcoin plans.

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Reddit CEO Thinks the World of Dogecoin, Slams 'Crazy' Bitcoiners

Outspoken Reddit boss Yishan Wong issued some frank views on bitcoin, libertarians and altcoins this week.

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What the IRS Bitcoin Tax Guidelines Mean For You

The IRS finally released guidance on how it plans to tax bitcoin. Here's what it means.

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Price of Iceland's Auroracoin Falls 50% Against Bitcoin After Airdrop

CoinDesk reviews the ups and downs of auroracoin's official launch, and what they mean for country-based digital currencies.

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